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Epidemiology of pancreatic cancer

World journal of gastroenterology : WJG, 2016-11, Vol.22 (44), p.9694-9705

The Author(s) 2016. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved. 2016 ;ISSN: 1007-9327 ;EISSN: 2219-2840 ;DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i44.9694 ;PMID: 27956793

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  • Title:
    Epidemiology of pancreatic cancer
  • Author: Ilic, Milena ; Ilic, Irena
  • Subjects: Age Distribution ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Female ; Humans ; Incidence ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pancreatic Neoplasms - diagnosis ; Pancreatic Neoplasms - epidemiology ; Pancreatic Neoplasms - mortality ; Pancreatic Neoplasms - therapy ; Prognosis ; Review ; Risk Assessment ; Risk Factors ; Time Factors
  • Is Part Of: World journal of gastroenterology : WJG, 2016-11, Vol.22 (44), p.9694-9705
  • Description: Cancer of the pancreas remains one of the deadliest cancer types. Based on the GLOBOCAN 2012 estimates, pancreatic cancer causes more than 331000 deaths per year, ranking as the seventh leading cause of cancer death in both sexes together. Globally, about 338000 people had pancreatic cancer in 2012, making it the 11 most common cancer. The highest incidence and mortality rates of pancreatic cancer are found in developed countries. Trends for pancreatic cancer incidence and mortality varied considerably in the world. A known cause of pancreatic cancer is tobacco smoking. This risk factor is likely to explain some of the international variations and gender differences. The overall five-year survival rate is about 6% (ranges from 2% to 9%), but this vary very small between developed and developing countries. To date, the causes of pancreatic cancer are still insufficiently known, although certain risk factors have been identified, such as smoking, obesity, genetics, diabetes, diet, inactivity. There are no current screening recommendations for pancreatic cancer, so primary prevention is of utmost importance. A better understanding of the etiology and identifying the risk factors is essential for the primary prevention of this disease.
  • Publisher: United States: Baishideng Publishing Group Inc
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 1007-9327
    EISSN: 2219-2840
    DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i44.9694
    PMID: 27956793
  • Source: GFMER Free Medical Journals
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